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AHJOOMAH'S APRON

218 W CERMAK RD · Chicago, IL 60616

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for AHJOOMAH'S APRON on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636743

Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND OTHER BUILD UP. CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PREP TABLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, THREE COMP SINK AND AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AND BASEMENT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1975372

Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: : MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUDN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM BEHIND FREEZERS AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL IN THE WAIT STATION AREA; PAINT WHERE NEEDED (CHIPPING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1970936

Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND 100 RODENT (MOUSE) DROPPINGS IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN BEHIND THE FREEZERS AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN STORAGE AREA AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. ALSO OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM. LIGHT VISIBLE IN BOTH CORNERS OF THE DOOR DUE TO THE ATTACHED DOOR SWEEP BEING WORN FROM THE INSIDE OF THE DOOR AND THE DOOR SWEEP ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE DOOR IS ONLY HALF ON. MUST RODENT PROOF THE DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES IN STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUDN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DIRT. CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM BEHIND FREEZERS AND UNDERNEATH SHELVES WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON WALL IN THE WAIT STATION AREA; PAINT WHERE NEEDED (CHIPPING).

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS OBSERVED IN BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING WAIT STAFF MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS; MUST PROVIDE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1932053

Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1734273

Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR HANGING PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE WAIT STATION AREA AND IN KITCHEN; PAINT AREAS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SEEPAGE FROM THE WEST WALL IN THE BASEMENT; MUST CORRECT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT, REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632944

Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR HANGING PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE WAIT STATION AREA AND IN KITCHEN; PAINT AREAS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SEEPAGE FROM THE WEST WALL IN THE BASEMENT; MUST CORRECT.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT, REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632549

Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EIGHTY OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM OF THE KITCHEN, DROPPINGS ALSO OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE DISHWASHER AND IN THE BASEMENT ON A SHELF. MUST CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. THE REAR EXIT DOOR HAS A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM; MUST SEAL GAP TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR HANGING PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE IN THE KITCHEN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. SOME CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE WAIT STATION AREA AND IN KITCHEN; PAINT AREAS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED SEEPAGE FROM THE WEST WALL IN THE BASEMENT; MUST CORRECT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC BEING USED IN THE THREE COMP SINK FOR A DRAIN STOPPER; MUST PROVIDE PROPER DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1546511

Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITY NOT MAINTAINING PROPER COOLING TEMPERATURE, FOUND PREP COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE AT 58.4F, COOLER IS THE MAIN PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COOLERS AT 40F OR LOWER. COOLER IS TAGGED NOT ALLOWED TO USE. MUST CONTACT THE OFFICE OF CDPH FOR TAG REMOVAL REQUEST. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 4 LBS OF RAW PORK AT 57.7F, 3 LBS HAM AT 58.5F, 1 LB OF FISH AT 55.7F AND 7 LBS OF TUFO AT 58.5F. ALL ITEMS WERE STORED IN SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP SUCH FOOD ITEMS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) FOOD ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.0

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CARD BOARD IS USED AS A SHELF COVERINGS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: STANDING WATER AT KITCHEN'S FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501472

Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE FRONT PREP AREA GRILL TO REMOVE DUST.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM A PIPE IN THE BASEMENT ON THE EAST WALL; REPAIR SMALL LEAK FROM PIPE.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1395620

Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 7

    WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WASH WATER TEMPERATURE FOUND IN THE THREE COMP SINK THAT WAS BEING USED TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS WAS AT 58.3F. WATER MUST BE BETWEEN 110F AND 120F AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT ANY SINK ON PREMISES AT THE BEGINNING OF MY INSPECTION AT 2:25PM. TEMP OF HOT WATER AT EXPOSED HANDSINK WAS 48F, TEMP OF SANITIZING WATER AT THREE COMP SINK WAS 58.3F WITH 100PPM OF CHLORINE. REPAIRMEN WERE ON SITE IN BASEMENT WORKING ON HOT WATER TANK AND STATED THAT THEY HAD BEEN THERE ABOUT 10 TO 15 MINUTES. HOT RUNNING WATER WAS RESTORED TO ESTABLISHMENT DURING MY INSPECTION. AREA SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED OF VIOLATION AS I BEGAN MY INSPECTION AND FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE. LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN REFRIGERATED UNITS.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN BULK STORAGE UNIT CONTAINING SUGAR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FREEZERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER FROM SAUCES AND OTHER FOODS.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114647

Location recorded for this inspection · AHJOOMAH'S APRON · 218 W CERMAK RD

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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How results compare in ZIP 60616

394 of 485 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2196340.

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